”Let’s Get Real!”

IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY CHANGES

In this podcast episode, Bob Richards shares some very important changes in the real estate industry that recently were enacted.
Listen to this episode to learn the new ways that consumers have to know to interact with Realtors.

State Of The Current Real Estate Market

In this podcast episode, Bob Richards shares some very important changes in the real estate industry that recently were enacted. Watch this episode to learn the new ways that consumers have to know to interact with Realtors.

IT'S ALL ABOUT PRICE! THE BEST PRICE!

If Chapter 1, verse 1 of real estate is Location, Location, Location. What is Chapter 1, verse 2? IT'S ALL ABOUT PRICE
 How does price affect market conditions if you're a buyer?
What about if you're a seller?
But what about the big windows, oversized 3 car garage, fenced back yard, big patio and 2 vanity sinks in the master bathroom?
How do Seller emotions affect pricing?
SOMETIMES, the Realtor's emotions get caught up into the home and they lose perspective of what they are selling at a fair market price.
What does "Fair Market Price" mean?
How do appraisals impact a real estate transcactions

REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURES PART 2

THIS IS PART TWO OF THE DISCLOSURE PODCAST.
In this episode you'll learn:
What should Buyer's be aware of regarding disclosures?
How much does a home inspection impact a sale or purchase?
Is a home inspection required?
Should a Seller have a home inspection done before putting their property on the market?

DISCLOSE, DISCLOSE, DISCLOSE!

In this episode Bob and Michael share time and money saving information about the importance of making full and complete disclosures when buying or selling a home. 
You'll learn: 
 
* Is this truly the #1 cause of lawsuits being filed?
*Why?
*How can these lawsuits affect a buyer and seller?
*What should Seller's be aware of regarding disclosures?
*What should Buyer's be aware of regarding disclosures?
*How much does a home inspection impact a sale or purchase?
*Is a home inspection required?
*Should a Seller have a home inspection done before putting their property on the market?

What Is A Custom Home?

In this podcast episode, Michael and Bob discuss the following topics about custom homes. 
*Perception vs. Reality
*Why some see it custom while others see a track home
*How does "quality" figure in to "custom?"
 
*Are there any traps you should know about when "custom features" are shared verbally, in advertising, etc?
*How does "custom" affect your purchase price? Do builders gouge you for "custom features"?

Important Factors That Impact The Success of Your Real Estate Investment

Factors that impact the success of your real estate investment include:
* Short vs. long-term
* Risk Tolerance
*Absentee owner vs. owner-occupied
* Loan program - Fixed or ARM
* Realistic expectations
* Stay educated. 

4 Tips To Help You Buy or Sell a Home In a Competitive Market

In this episode, Bob will share the 4 tips to help you buy or sell a home in a highly competitive market. 
You'll learn about:
* Timing
* Supply and Demand
* Economic Figures
* Interest Rates
* How to get pre-qualified for a new loan. 

NAVIGATING THE LUXURY HOME MARKET

In this podcast, Bob Richards of Berkshire Hathaway in St George, Utah, provides information to help you navigate the Luxury Real Estate market.
You'll learn:
* What qualifies as luxury real estate
* How sellers benefit from owning a luxury home
* As a buyer, how luxury homes will affect your leverage and buying power
* How Realtors specialize in the Luxury Home Market
* What sellers and buyers of luxury homes should expect from a Realtor
* What percentage of all residential real estate sales are considered luxury home sales.
* Are luxury homes on the rise?

SUN BELT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES

In this Podcast, Bob Richards provides information on the benefits of owning and purchasing real estate in the Sun Belt.
* What area in the USA is considered part of the sun belt
* Is St George and southern Utah part of the sun belt?
* What attracts people to live in the sun belt?
* How is residential construction affected within that area
* How immigration to sun belt areas affects local and state politics
* How immigration to sun belt areas affects economic growth
* Future Projections for states within the sun belt